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Eyes Of The World
June 18, 1976
Capitol Theatre

There's a beautiful 16mm video of this on YouTube -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mf1dNTexCL4. Some absolutely beautiful runs by Jerry here
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Turn On Your Love Light
June 14, 1968
Fillmore East

Not the best sound quality, but the quality shines through. Deserves a listing. Jerry and Bill K. on top form
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Me and My Uncle
April 26, 1972
Jahrhunderthalle

This needs more votes. It's confident, solid, well-delivered, and bouncy as hell.
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Turn On Your Love Light
Nov. 7, 1969
Fillmore Auditorium

Dynamic. Not the best, perhaps, but a 25-minute version from DP16 that's definitely worth listing.
21
Caution
Feb. 24, 1968
Kings Beach Bowl

An absolute monster. From 'Dick's Picks Vol. 22'. The way Pigpen's vocals are recorded, weaving in and out of the rhythm tracks, is truly haunting.
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Truckin'
Sept. 21, 1972
The Spectrum

There is no version fiercer than this. The second the instrumental section begins, Jerry serves out lashings of guitar like we've done something wrong.
They Love Each Other
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

Feb. 26 gets the love, but this one (two nights later) sounds about the same, just with better solos. Joyous, superb. Puts a spring in my step every time.
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 26, 1973
Pershing Municipal Auditorium

My favourite version partly because its entrance, out of "Dark Star", is so insistent and urgent. The whole 19-minute jam takes no prisoners, and is consistently enthralling. Despite never letting up pace, it doesn't feel rushed or hurried, unlike some other versions; and so we're left with a piece of music that feels existentially desperate to communicate. Amazing.
Jack Straw
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

This one boasts a beautiful build-up before the song kicks in proper. Some lovely guitar work throughout
Dark Star
Oct. 24, 1971
Easttown Theatre

Gorgeous and underrated.
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